Ask the Author: Beth Kanell
Answered Questions (7)
Beth Kanell
My dad, an immigrant, hid many things about his past and present from his family. Sometimes I touch on this, sideways, in my novels. Most often, though, you can find the housefire that my kids and I survived, hiding in most of my books!
Beth Kanell
Not a problem -- I never have enough time in the first place. But when I need a little nudge, I put on some music, light a candle, and let my imagination roam.
Beth Kanell
Feeling excited about what will appear on the next page!
Beth Kanell
Never ever give up! Keep filling those pages. We get better as we keep going. (And take some classes with some of the best. It helps.)
Beth Kanell
The working title is "Rock Scissors Paper Fire" -- and it's a YA mystery.
Beth Kanell
I ask myself, "What if ...?" Working from an intriguing situation in front of me, to a complicated adventure and mystery, that's the bridge that takes me across.
Beth Kanell
I visited a psychic! It was research, and something she said (thank you, Leigh Grace!) stuck in my mind: What DID happen to Sam Wah, and is there a connection to the long string of arsons in town? That's the book I've just started writing.
About Goodreads Q&A
Ask and answer questions about books!
You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.
See Featured Authors Answering Questions
Learn more